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At least they're talking: EU, UK push on with Brexit meets

September 21, 2019

Describing the state of negotiations, Johnson said: "I don't want to exaggerate the progress that we are making, but we are making progress". "Leaks from Brussels on Twitter are par for the course". He accused the commission of "seeking a purist, identical result" and suggested the deadline for working out a backstop alternative could be pushed back to December 2020.

Twitter shuts down troll armies of Saudi Arabia, UAE

September 21, 2019

Six Twitter accounts that have been linked to the Saudi regime were also suspended, including the account of Saudi torture mastermind and former royal court adviser Saud al-Qahtani . These accounts were using fake names and most of the tweets were about Qatar and Yemen. The social media company in its statement said accounts that "presented themselves as independent journalistic outlets" were actually "political spam violations" by the Saudi government.

Three People Won The $150 Million Powerball Jackpot And Don't Know It

September 21, 2019

The victor, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the lucky ticket at Mater News Central in South Brisbane. The Queenslander planned to build a house with his winnings and take leave from work to spend quality time with family. "One player said they always carried their lucky numbers scribbled on a decade-old napkin, another had collected their cat's whiskers after they fell out, while one lady told us she always kept a piece of ginger in her handbag".

Biden demands Trump release transcript of call in whistleblower case

September 21, 2019

The whistleblower's secret complaint has triggered a tense showdown between Congress, whose Democratic leaders are demanding to review the complaint, and the executive branch which has barred them from doing so. Amid the swirling allegations, Giuliani told CNN Thursday that "of course I did" ask Ukraine to investigate Biden. He said Trump should release the transcript of his July phone conversation with Zelenskiy "so that the American people can judge for themselves".

Melania and Donald Trump lead dignitaries at glittering White House dinner

September 21, 2019

It's only the second state dinner of Mr. Trump's presidency; the first was for French President Emmanuel Macron. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wait to welcome Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny Morrison as they arrive for a State Dinner at the White House , Friday, Sept.

Jeffrey Epstein accuser: 'I was trafficked to Prince Andrew'

September 21, 2019

Giuffre, now 35, claims that British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell played a major role in Epstein's sex trafficking organization, saying that her first experience with Prince Andrew took place at Maxwell's London home when she was 17. Here's the portion of the interview featured on the Today show this morning. Giuffre has previously alleged she was recruited by Epstein when she was 15 and was coerced into sexual activity with him and associates in return for payments.

John Bolton Is Mad That Trump Wouldn't Let Him Bomb Iran

September 21, 2019

Bolton reportedly once again blasted Trump's interest in inviting the Taliban to Camp David. "He ripped Trump, without using his name, several times", said one anonymous attendee. The president tweeted Sunday that the U.S.is 'locked and loaded , ' and prepared to respond to the attack on the world's largest oil refinery. Bolton spoke to roughly 60 Gatestone donors at Le Bernardin in Manhattan.

Trump Admin to Slap San Francisco With Environmental Citation Over Homelessness Problem

September 21, 2019

For decades, California has had a powerful tool in its fight against air pollution. California's power to set its own standards dates back to 1967 legislation and has been reaffirmed every time Congress amended the law. Can you make the case why California should and not just a case based on historical precedent? The Clean Air Act provides for this waiver authority.

Fallen Tunisian autocrat Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali dies

September 21, 2019

Aside from his conviction over the death of protesters, Ben Ali was also sentenced in absentia to misappropriating public funds and ordering the torture of army officers who allegedly led a coup attempt against him. A career soldier, Ben Ali took power on November 7, 1987. When his despotism and corruption brought Tunisians onto the streets with mass protests, he offered to reform and to stand down at the next scheduled election, but it was too late.

Canadian PM apologizes for photos of him in brownface, blackface

September 21, 2019

But now Trudeau faces the biggest political crisis of his career. "Indeed, I think he is drawing some sympathy", Wiseman said. "The global media love this story because it goes against type". Trudeau said he was dressed as a character from "Aladdin". And while the headline may have been changed, the description for the video still reads, "A newly surfaced video shows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing dark makeup in the early 1990s".

Pro-N. Korea paper welcomes Bolton's exit, voices concerns over Pompeo

September 21, 2019

Trump said on Wednesday that Bolton's suggestion for the Libyan model "set us back very badly", while his diplomacy with the North resulted in a freeze in nuclear tests and the return of remains of U.S. "We are prepared to have those discussions at a time and place to be agreed". Trump on Thursday said he would consider trying a "new method" in talks with Pyongyang, which have been deadlocked since the collapse of his second summit with Kim Jong Un collapsed in February.

House Votes against Government Shutdown with 301-123

September 21, 2019

The short-term budget bill known as a continuing resolution netted bipartisan support with a 301-123 vote. Few details of the draft Senate bill have been released although a summary shows that the measure will follow the House's lead in opposing the OPM reorganization.

In rare protests, Egyptians demand Sisi step down

September 21, 2019

Small protests were also held in Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, Suez on the Red Sea as well as the Nile Delta textile town of Mahalla El-Kubra, about 110 kilometers north of Cairo, according to residents and videos posted online. Witnesses in the Egyptian capital saw some protesters being rounded up amid a heavy security presence, including riot police and plainclothes officers.

Joe Kennedy to challenge Sen. Markey in primary

September 21, 2019

Others include his father, former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy; his grandfather RFK, who was JFK's attorney general and was a senator running for the Democratic presidential nomination when he was slain in 1968; his granduncle Sen. Walsh also made clear Markey is ready for any political fight ahead, asserting, "Now he wants to continue that leadership on the issues that matter most - climate change, income inequality, gun reform, universal health care, reproductive freedom, and immigrant rights".

Climate emergency 'a new danger' to peace, United Nations chief tells youth activists

September 21, 2019

The competition for resources is creating tensions between peoples and countries, he noted. The U.N. chief said he will be pressuring countries to promise to reduce carbon pollution even more than they did in the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.

EU wary of Brexit crash landing at high-stakes October summit

September 21, 2019

British pound climbed to its highest level in months against the USA dollar after his announcement. Law experts monitoring the landmark case are divided on the likely outcome. He said that in such circumstances, a prime minister opposed to a standing army could prorogue in order to disband the military, or suspend Parliament ahead of facing a vote of confidence vote.

Iran says new United States sanctions target Iranians' access to food, medicine

September 21, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to the region Wednesday to confer with allies. "I mean it's not up to me; it's up to him - we'll see what happens", the president told reporters. awful, will have a lot of casualties". The Iranian government threatened the U.S. with a "harsh and immediate response" to any attack targeting Iran against the backdrop of the attack on the two oil installations of the company "Saudi Aramco", according to the official agency IRNA .

Merkel suggests she wants to uphold halt in arms exports to Saudi

September 21, 2019

In the second breach, a license for a Saudi armoured vehicle's air cooler was approved. Last March, the German government loosened its stance to allow deliveries by German firms involved in joint military export projects with France and Britain.

Tokyo court clears former Tepco execs of negligence over Fukushima disaster

September 21, 2019

A group of their supporters stood outside the court with signs reading "unjust sentence". The prosecution claimed that the top executives should be held criminally responsible because they could have predicted tsunami of the height that hit the Fukushima plant.

India police arrest former minister after rape claim

September 21, 2019

However, the former ruling party MP was never taken into custody. Arora added the woman and Chinmayanand had also exchanged phone calls and spoken around 200 times since January 1 this year. Last week, she claimed that she possessed about 35 videos that would implicate Chinmayanand . When the statement of the girl was recorded, she gave some video clippings.

Trump says O'Brien to replace US National Security Adviser Bolton

September 21, 2019

Since Bolton's ouster, however, he has already been in talks with literary agents to write and publish a memoir of his time working under Trump . On Wednesday afternoon, Trump pushed back strongly. But Kudlow and Trump are good friends. "He is not a high-profile figure, and that's important", said Joel Rubin, a former deputy assistant secretary of state who served under former President Barack Obama .

Finnish PM: UK Brexit plan needed by month’s end

September 21, 2019

The clock is ticking down on Britain's departure from the European Union, now set for October 31, but it appears increasingly likely it will crash out without any agreement. Most MPs are opposed to a so-called "no-deal Brexit " scenario. Sir James Eadie QC argued on the Prime Minister's behalf on Wednesday that the suggestion the prorogation was meant to "stymie" Parliament ahead of Brexit was "untenable".

Australia's Morrison at WH for Trump's 2nd state visit

September 21, 2019

The red carpet was rolled out at the US military's Joint Base Andrews for the prime minister's arrival at 8:15 a.m. Friday AEST. A military band plays on the Colonnade during a media preview for the State Dinner with President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, Sept.

American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight

September 21, 2019

Alani allegedly tried to damage or disable the aircraft's air data module (ADM) system, which reports aircraft speed, pitch and other critical data, on July 17. Court documents say that Alani's work isn't usually related to aircraft on the tarmac, but is usually limited to aircraft in hangers. Alani allegedly spent about seven minutes carrying out the sabotage, which authorities say was caught by security cameras.

Jerry strengthens into a hurricane, eyes Puerto Rico and Bermuda

September 21, 2019

The hurricane is increasingly likely to bear down on Bermuda late on Tuesday night or early Wednesday, although its strength can not be predicted. At that time, the storm was about 385 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and headed west-northwest at 16 mph, the hurricane center said.

At least 4 dead in Utah tour bus crash

September 21, 2019

It's not yet clear what caused the crash. Utah Highway Patrol later confirmed at least four people have died and there may be more casualties as the response unfolds. A spokesman for the small hospital in the tiny town of Panguitch tweeted that three people were in critical condition, 11 in serious condition and three in fair condition.

USA accuses Afghanistan government of not fighting corruption, cuts aid

September 21, 2019

Sonny Leggett, had said earlier Thursday that indications were "members of Daesh were among those targeted in the strike" and that the United States was working with local officials to determine whether there was collateral damage. The opening line reads: "Afghan government institutions and leaders must be transparent and accountable to the Afghan people". War-weary Afghanistan was hit with its third straight day of bloody carnage Thursday, as a Taliban auto bomb flattened a hospital and ...

Boris Johnson confronted by emotional father of sick patient over NHS cuts

September 21, 2019

Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on United Kingdom and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture. "Rather than drips of money for press opportunities he should get on with properly supporting the NHS so that patients get the care they deserve, there is adequate staffing with good working conditions and anxious fathers like me can have some peace of mind".

Mechanic accused of plane sabotage may have ties to terrorists, prosecutors say

September 20, 2019

The flight crew noticed the issue and the flight was canceled. The plane's so-called air data module is a system that reports aircraft speed, pitch and other critical flight data to pilots. In denying bond, Magistrate Judge Chris McAliley cited several factors, including the fact Alani was likely to be incarcerated if convicted. At the time 150 people were on board, but no one was hurt.

US, Chinese trade deputies face off in Washington amid deep differences

September 20, 2019

I told them that. "We believe many of these actions have failed to consider the broader effects on our businesses, our overall economy and our trading relationships", they wrote. China would love to have Sleepy Joe and Elizabeth "Pocahontas" Warren", Trump said. Trump said that as a "measure of goodwill", the administration would delay a tariff hike from 25% to 30% on $250 billion worth of goods (representing the first three tranches) to October 15 from October 1.

Governor Newsom signs law on protections for Uber drivers, gig workers

September 20, 2019

That remains a contentious issue because the National Labor Relations Board still considers gig workers to be independent contractors. State assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, author of AB5, lauded its signing as a "massive win" for workers. "We've engaged in good faith with the Legislature, the Newsom administration and labour leaders for almost a year on this issue, and we believe California is missing a real opportunity to lead the nation by improving the quality, security and dignity of ...

Zuckerberg sets talks in Washington on 'future regulation'

September 20, 2019

Facebook's initiative comes amid intense pressure around the world for the social platform used by more than two billion people to root out abusive content, manipulation and hoaxes, while remaining open to free expression. Once the first 11 members are in place, the board can start hearing cases, which Klonick said the company believes could happen as early as the first quarter of next year.

Facebook Employee Leaps To His Death From Company Headquarters Building

September 20, 2019

Police say that the initial investigation indicated that there is no foul play involved in the death. "Firefighters and paramedics administered medical aid but were unable to revive the victim", the Menlo Park Police Department said in a statement.

Climate strikes roll out around the globe

September 20, 2019

We draw attention to the climate crisis by striking from school and taking other actions to show that what is of primary importance to preparing for our future is to demand action now to protect our future. The strike comes months after 1.4 million students took part in a worldwide climate walkout in March, and organizers expect Friday's numbers to surpass that.

UK Speaker Bercow could recall Parliament without PM's consent

September 20, 2019

Opponents say the government is not being honest about the reasons for the suspension. Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under a stinging attack Wednesday on the second day of a court case to decide if he had unlawfully suspended the British Parliament.

About 75 people gather at Area 51 gate, 1 person arrested

September 20, 2019

Although, maybe the climate strike, though far less amusing, is a better use of your time today, because unless those aliens would be willing to let us all move back home with them, they're not going to be much help to us anyway. That being said, there are likely a few hundred crazies who will show up at the actual Area 51 site and try to make some noise. It's always been a topic of fascination for conspiracy theorists and paranormal enthusiasts who believe it to be the location where the ...

Pence rebuffs Solomon Islands PM after nation cuts ties with Taiwan

September 20, 2019

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Wednesday that the United States had no right to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, and urged the U.S. "Countries that establish closer ties to China primarily out of the hope or expectation that such a step will stimulate economic growth and infrastructure development often find themselves worse off in the long run", the USA official told Reuters .

FedEx Pilot Detained in China for Item Found in Luggage

September 20, 2019

Geng did not name Hohn, but said Guangzhou customs had blocked the pilot from leaving the country "on suspicion of smuggling weapons and ammunition". FedEx, which did not name Hohn, said in a statement it was "working with the appropriate authorities to gain a better understanding of the facts".

Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif warns of 'all-out war'

September 20, 2019

Most Trump critics applauded U.S. restraint, claiming that the United States had under no obligation to Riyadh, but blamed Trump's rhetorical bluster and his policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran for driving the region to the brink of conflict.

Pompeo Heads To Saudi Arabia After US Blames Iran

September 20, 2019

Pence spoke as Trump, en route to California, walked back earlier comments indicating his willingness to meet with Iranian officials, telling reporters that he's no longer interested in seeing President Hassan Rouhani on the margins of the UN General Assembly.

Pakistan PM meets Saudi crown prince, condemns Aramco attacks

September 20, 2019

The premier briefed the Saudi King about the latest situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir and King Salman expressed solidarity with Pakistan over the issue. Earlier, Khan was received at the royal terminal in Jeddah by Makkah's Governor Khalid Bin Faisal al Saud and Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr.

1 dead, 8 injured in pair of Washington DC shootings

September 20, 2019

The DC police department's Commander Stuart Emerman has provided details about the shooting stating that the police had responded to the shooting at 10 PM in 1300 Columbia Road, where 6 people were found with gun shot wounds. Police are looking for a light-colored Nissan sedan with two males who appeared to have assault rifles, according to NBC . So far, police say they do not have any early indications that the shootings are related.

2 dead as Imelda strands drivers, floods homes in Texas

September 20, 2019

In the town of Winnie, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) east of Houston , a hospital was evacuated and water is inundating several homes and businesses. Imelda's centre was about 110 miles (180 kilometres) north of Houston early Thursday and was moving north-northwest at 5 mph (7 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center.

Colt Suspends Manufacture Of Controversial AR-15 For Civilian Market

September 20, 2019

The production capacity for AR-style rifles is tied up in producing guns for contracts Colt has already signed, Spitale said . "Currently, these high-volume contracts are absorbing all of Colt's manufacturing capacity for rifles", the Connecticut-based company said.

China 'Highly appreciates' Kiribati cutting ties with Taiwan

September 20, 2019

The latest break leaves Taiwan with just 15 formal allies although it still enjoys strong informal relations with many countries, including the US, UK, Australia and Japan. Citing intelligence gathered by Taipei , the source said China aimed to peel away more of Taiwan's allies before the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China on October 1.

AG Ferguson Sues Trump Administration Over Transfer Of Money To Build Wall

September 20, 2019

Democrats have complained that Mr. Trump repeatedly promised to make Mexico pay for his trademark wall, only to raid critical military projects for funding. During a lengthy photo op at a section of replacement border fence in Otay Mesa Wednesday, Trump was asked: "Did you expect to have more of this done when you were talking about it in 2016?" President Donald Trump visits the U.S.

Bill de Blasio pulls the plug on his sputtering presidential bid

September 20, 2019

Even some de Blasio allies had cautioned him about the futility of such a run, and he never was able to stand out among the massive field. The decision came about two weeks after he hinted he may pull the plug, saying he was disappointed to have not made the cut for the September Democratic debate.

Liberal candidate for Waterloo accepts Trudeau's apology, calling it 'genuine'

September 20, 2019

Trudeau , on the other hand, said he had not been aware of it, and said he couldn't say for sure he'd never acted that way any other time . "It was something that I didn't think was racist at the time , but now I recognise it was something racist to do", an ashen Trudeau told reporters aboard his campaign plane.

Birds are disappearing from North America

September 20, 2019

It's based on data collected from the North American Breeding Bird Survey , which began in the mid-1960s with the help of governments and an extensive network of volunteers. "It's a direct result of decades of conservation efforts made by hunters and billions of dollars [spent] to protect these birds and their habitat". DDT accumulated inexorably in tissues, organs, and fat in top predators such as peregrine falcons, ospreys, bald eagles, and pelicans.

Nigel Evans: Blame for no-deal Brexit would lie with Juncker

September 20, 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to come up with a new solution - and not to sign any in which the backstop remains. "Johnson would be wary of showing his hand at such a sensitive point given the potentially negative reaction by his party to any movement towards the EU's demands on the backstop", it wrote .

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